Marsalis on Monk, Gillian Welch & Alison Krauss, Radiohead

We See

We See

from Standard Time Vol. 4: Marsalis Plays Monk

by Wynton Marsalis

When Thelonious Monk first composed these songs, he llikely never imagined they'd be played on trumpet. But here, one of the most accomplished jazz artists of all time offers a fresh and inventive interpretation of classic Monk.

Powerhouse

Powerhouse

from Reckless Nights and Turkish Twilights

by Raymond Scott

Raymond Scott was a composer, musician and inventor whose groundbreaking creations lead to some of the first electronic music ever recorded. But his melodies are most recognized from their use in the Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies cartoons.

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I'll Fly Away

I'll Fly Away

from O Brother, Where Art Thou?

by Alison Krauss & Gillian Welch

The soundtrack to O Brother Where Art Thou? surprised music critics who doubted classic bluegrass and gospel would appeal to younger listeners. The album sold more than a million copies and topped Billboard's country music charts. Here we feature an old-timey tune composed by Albert Brumley in 1929.

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